Shalini R

Market Research Consultant

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

Independent market research consultant specializing in data-driven market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic insights for clients worldwide. I work with startups, SMEs, and established companies to support market entry and expansion, product validation, and growth strategy. Core expertise includes: Comprehensive market research across technology, logistics, healthcare, e-commerce, travel, automotive, and consumer goods Competitor benchmarking, SWOT and PESTLE analysis, and TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing Industry trend analysis and consumer behavior, demand, and pricing insights Market entry strategy support for Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Professional deliverables including strategic reports, executive summaries, presentation decks, and Excel data models Research built on industry reports, market databases, public statistics, and competitive intelligence tools I've completed hundreds of research projects for international clients, helping businesses identify opportunities, understand market dynamics, and make confident, data-backed decisions.

Business Plan Developer & Financial Modeling Consultant

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

I help entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and growing businesses turn ideas and existing operations into clear, professional business plans and financial models built to withstand investor, lender, and grant-reviewer scrutiny. Every plan is developed from scratch and tailored to your business model, market, and objectives — covering: Executive summaries, business model development, and strategic planning Market and industry research, competitor analysis, and customer segmentation SWOT analysis, marketing and sales strategy, and operational planning Growth strategies, implementation roadmaps, and risk assessment For financial modeling, I build assumptions-driven, multi-year projections including revenue, operating expenses, staffing, CAPEX, profit & loss, cash flow, break-even analysis, funding requirements, and ROI/NPV/IRR where applicable. I've delivered business plans, feasibility studies, and financial models across agriculture, tourism, hospitality, professional services, entertainment, and wholesale/distribution — for startup launches, business expansion, investor presentations, bank loans, and grant applications. If you're not sure which package fits your funding goal, message me before ordering and I'll help you choose.